Know how the start, finish, and controls are marked on the map

Navigation Skills | Fundamental Orienteering Knowledge and Skills ; Map understanding and interpretation ; | FUNdamentals; Active For Life; Active Start;

Description

When starting out, it is important that orienteers (of any age) know how the course is marked on their map.

  • The start is marked by a pink/purple triangle.
  • Each control is marked by a pink/purple circle (and typically with a control number near it)
  • The finish is marked by a double pink/purple circle (two concentric rings)

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